Athapol Charoenshunsa
Thai conservationist
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Athapol Charoenshunsa (Thai: อรรถพล เจริญชันษา; RTGS: Atthaphon Charoenchansa; born September 5, 1966) is a Thai conservationist, serving as director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation since 2023.[1][2][3] Prior to his appointment, he was director-general of Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.[1]
Patcharawat Wongsuwan
Chalermchai Sri-on
Athapol Charoenshunsa | |
|---|---|
อรรถพล เจริญชันษา | |
| Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation | |
| Assumed office 25 January 2023 | |
| Minister | Varawut Silpa-archa Patcharawat Wongsuwan Chalermchai Sri-on |
| Preceded by | Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 5, 1966 |
| Occupation | Civil Servant |
Career
Athapol replaced Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya, who was arrested on 27 December 2022 and charged with bribery.[4][5][6]
Athapol has overseen a campaign to remove 2,500 long-tailed macaques from Lopburi, where the monkeys have harassed residents.[7][8]
On 17 December 2025, Athapol held a forum on implementing birth control for wild elephants in Thailand.[9]
